Comparison

Hudl Focus vs CoachScribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hudl Focus

Automate game film capture without a cameraman. This iOS app allows you to set up and monitor your camera, scheduling recordings for high-quality gym videos.

Highlights
  • Automated game film capture
  • No cameraman needed
  • Camera setup and monitoring
  • Schedule recordings
  • High-quality gym videos
Features
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Hudl Focus gets you better game film--no cameraman required. Our iOS app helps you set up and keep tabs on your Focus camera. You can schedule recordings from the app whenever you need great video in the gym. Residents of California: Do Not Sell My Personal Information - https://www.hudl.com/privacy#twenty

About

CoachScribe

Record and transcribe audio from training sessions to gain actionable insights. This app automatically decodes coaching language, identifying themes, tone, and key cues to improve performance for both coaches and athletes. A subscription is required for coaches, offering a free trial.

Highlights
  • Audio recording from various devices
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Coaching language decoding
  • Automatic theme and cue identification
  • Actionable performance insights
  • Athlete invitation system
Features
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Record audio from any training session, press start and coach. CoachScribe captures every cue, instruction, and conversation from your phone, AirPods, Apple Watch, or any connected mic. No cameras. No setup. Just coach. We decode what was said. Our intelligence engine transcribes every session and decodes the language of coaching. Themes, tone, key cues, focus areas, and tactical patterns are all surfaced automatically. Actionable insights for coaches and athletes. Every session becomes a clear set of takeaways. Coaches see what to reinforce next. Athletes see what to work on. Performance improves session after session. Subscription required for coaches. Recording sessions, coaching insights, and Echo assistant require a paid CoachScribe subscription, with a 14-day free trial. Athletes join free by invitation from their coach. Subscriptions renew monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://coachscribe.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://coachscribe.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Hudl Focus4 screens
CoachScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoachScribe at 100% against Hudl Focus's 33%. CoachScribe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and device support (4 vs 2). Hudl Focus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (42 vs 5). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoachScribe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hudl Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoachScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hudl Focus has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hudl Focus's written reviews are positive against 100% of CoachScribe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hudl Focus ships an update fortnightly, CoachScribe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hudl Focus versus CoachScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHudl FocusCoachScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (42 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHudl, Inc. (US)Personar

Customer experience

Hudl Focus

All ratings42 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

CoachScribe

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hudl Focus

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CoachScribe

Subscriptions4
  • CoachScribe Athlete Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CoachScribe Coach Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • CoachScribe Athlete Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • CoachScribe Coach Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Hudl Focus free?
Hudl Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoachScribe free?
CoachScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hudl Focus or CoachScribe?
CoachScribe is rated higher. Hudl Focus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while CoachScribe averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Hudl Focus or CoachScribe have ads?
Neither Hudl Focus nor CoachScribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hudl Focus or CoachScribe?
Hudl Focus ships an update fortnightly, and CoachScribe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hudl Focus was updated on November 10, 2026 and CoachScribe on November 5, 2026.

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